Search AMIA.org
Friends of ASTP Welcome Letter to Secretary Kennedy
The Friends of ASTP have formally introduced the coalition to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In our letter, we emphasize ASTP's pivotal role in advancing health IT, interoperability, and AI-driven healthcare. The coalition seeks a meeting with Secretary Kennedy to discuss collaborative opportunities aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery and […]
The Washington Download - Vol. 10 Issue 5

AMIA Supports Sustained NIH Funding
The letter, endorsed by over 600 organizations including AMIA, urges Congress to allocate at least a $1.77 billion increase for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations bill.
It emphasizes the necessity of preserving existing protections against cuts to reimbursement for NIH grantee Facilities and […]
HHS HIPAA Security Rule to Strengthen the Cybersecurity of ePHI Proposed Rule
Thank you for the opportunity to address changes in the NPRM, HIPAA Security Rule To Strengthen the Cybersecurity of Electronic Protected Health Information. These proposals represent the first significant revision of the HIPAA Security Rule in over a decade, addressing the increased risks posed by advancements in technology and the […]
Disability and Rehabilitation Research Coalition

Friends of AHRQ Letter Calling Congress to Fully Fund AHRQ
AMIA joined the Friends of AHRQ to send a sign-on letter to Congress with over 190 signatories representing doctors, patients, researchers, health systems, and more, calling on them to fully fund AHRQ for FY26.
Funding AHRQ is critical for supporting health services research, implementing high value and accessible care, and […]
The Washington Download - Vol. 10 Issue 4
